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Dispute Manager User Guide
Dispute Manager User Guide
Kristian Clinton avatar
Written by Kristian Clinton
Updated over a week ago

Introduction

Dispute Manager is a secure, web-based front-end interface designed for merchants and clients to manage sales disputes (chargebacks and retrievals). It helps simplify back-office processes, expedite response times, and provides tools for managing sales dispute expenses. This guide serves as a quick-reference manual rather than a comprehensive training course.


Chapter 1: Product Overview and Benefits

Key Features

  • Sales Dispute Management: Automated case processing with detailed documentation.

  • Chargeback Handling: Electronic chargeback notifications and responses to prevent losses.

  • Enhanced Financial Controls: Prioritization and management of dispute inventory.

  • Ease of Use: Online access to dispute details and resolution processes.


Chapter 2: Technical Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

  • Web Browsers Supported: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox.

  • Image Uploads: Compressed TIFF, BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, PDF (Max 5MB, Black & White, 200 DPI).

  • Screen Resolution: 1024x768 (Recommended).


Chapter 3: Enrollment

  • Dispute Manager is accessed via BusinessTrack.com.

  • Merchants must enroll in Business Track before using the system.

  • Contact your Account Manager or Customer Service for enrollment details.


Chapter 4: System Login

Steps to Log In:

  1. Select MERCHANT LOGIN and enter your credentials.

  2. Choose DISPUTE MANAGEMENT from the applications dropdown.

  3. Ensure pop-ups are enabled in your browser.

Steps to Log Out:

  1. Click on the X LOG OUT button on the Control Panel.

  2. The system will return you to the Business Track homepage.


Chapter 5: Control Panel

The Control Panel contains icons for essential system functions:

  • Refresh: Updates current data.

  • Help: Opens the online help system.

  • Search: Find chargeback and retrieval cases.

  • Logout: Ends the session.

  • Switch Merchant: Change merchant profiles (if enabled).

Case Search Criteria

  • Case Number

  • Merchant Number

  • Reference Number

  • Dispute Amount

  • Transaction Locator

  • Card Number (Full/Truncated/Masked)


Chapter 6: Welcome Screen

The Welcome Screen provides:

  • Quick Links: Access to guides, reason codes, and system maintenance schedules.

  • Bulletins: Displays system updates and important alerts.


Chapter 7: Queues

The Queues Screen is divided into:

  1. Queue Selector – Categorizes open disputes.

  2. Work Tracker – Lists cases worked on a given day.

  3. Queue Worklist – Detailed view of assigned cases.

Queue Types:

  • Chargeback Alerts

  • Inquiry and Claim Alerts

  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex Chargebacks

  • Arbitration, Compliance, and Collection

Systemic Case Removal Schedule:

  • Chargebacks: Removed 20 days after due date.

  • Acknowledgements: Removed 60 days after message date.

  • Inquiry & Claims: Removed 10 days after due date.


Chapter 8: Cases Screen

Case Files

Cases are organized into:

  • Output Package: Documentation from Merchant Services.

  • Merchant Supplied: Documents uploaded by merchants.

Tabs Available on the Cases Screen:

  • User Notes: Displays previous case notes.

  • Trans/Credit: Lists recent transactions related to the dispute.

  • Auth Records: Provides authorization details.

  • Actions: Allows dispute response submission.

  • Messages: Internal messages related to the dispute.

Chargeback Actions:

  • Dispute/Reverse Chargeback – Upload documents to challenge chargebacks.

  • Accept Chargeback – Accept liability for the dispute.

  • Credit Issued – Confirm refund to cardholder.

  • Pend for Time – Delay response until required documentation is available.

Retrieval (Inquiry & Claim) Actions:

  • Retrieval Response – Upload sales receipts.

  • Unable to Fulfill Retrieval Request – Indicate missing documents.

  • Undo Action – Reverse an action before the end of the processing day.


Chapter 9: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Common Questions

  • Can I access Dispute Manager anytime?

    • Yes, 24/7 except for scheduled maintenance.

  • Where do I find new chargebacks?

    • In the All Chargebacks/Exceptions queue.

  • How do I locate a specific case?

    • Use the Search function.

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